As travel changes in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we take a look at five major travel publications and what they are predicting our holidays will look like in the (hopefully) not-so-distant future.

Conde Nast Traveller

Tom Barber co-founder of Original Travel recently wrote a feature for Conde Nast Traveller about six travel trends that he predicts will be big post-lockdown. His six tips are:

Industry expertise will be more valuable than ever – book via a trusted travel agent
Sustainable travel will become a key consideration – ensure your hotel or resort is doing their part for the planet
Travellers will want their holidays to have meaning – figuring out a way to give back while having a bit of fun
Visit destinations that rely on tourism – helping to support the local economy directly
Longer trips will become more common – arrive at a destination and relax a few more days or turn it into a work-cation
People will crave holidays that offer connections – creating connections with each other and also the places you visit through new experiences

South China Morning Post

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The South China Morning Post talks of trends around:

Ethical wildlife tourism
Less mass, more mind – highlighting the Travellers’ aversion to
mass tourism and cookie-cutter travel experiences
More sustainable, compassionate and mindful operating systems after the Covid-19 pandemic

Asia Tatler

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The trends from this Asia Tatler article include:

Travellers will be “searching for sanctuary, privacy and a greater
sense of calm and peacefulness.”
Off-the-beaten track and natural destinations are sure to become
even more in demand.
Travel for health and wellbeing - Andrea Oschetti from Blue Flower Travel shares with Tatler his prediction around “a rise in wellness travel with people realising, during this pandemic, how important and valuable good health is.”
Overall travelling with a greater sense of intention and meaning, those looking to explore the world of luxury travel will also want to engage and connect with local communities.

Forbes:

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“In this post-Covid era, there are new trends emerging for how we will travel, with safety, privacy and seclusion all top of the ‘want list’.” Forbes

Luxurious remote resorts
Extended stays
Slow and sustainable
Practical safety and hygiene

Departures

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“Ultimately, safety while traveling in the era of COVID-19 starts with sanitising
and face masks, and extends to thoroughly distanced or private experiences
whenever possible.” Departures

Why Bawah Reserve could be your ultimate post Covid getaway

If you are looking for a getaway with many of these new trends in mind then Bawah Reserve could be just the place for you. We are a boutique sustainable resort, a secluded sanctuary of nature and privacy. Located in the Anambas Archipelago in Indonesia, a country who relies heavily on the income generated through tourism.

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Bawah Reserve’s 36 suites can be booked directly or also through the 3000+ industry travel partners from around the world that we work with. We offer ten nights for the price of eight making it easy to extend your stay for longer.

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Travel with a purpose and make new connections, join in with the Anambas Foundation to connect with local communities and projects to give back.

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A stay at Bawah will change you, connecting you to nature and local culture and wildlife as well as reigniting your sense of purpose and reminding you what is important in life. It is the ideal location to connect with family creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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